Annual General Meeting of the Berllringers
St. Julian’s Church Wellow
Friday 17th January 2001
Present: Brian Sutton, Richard Holland, Clover Holland, Gordon Hewlett, Geoff Pike, Colin Tremellen, Jill Tremellen, Jos Binns, Janet Plater
Apologies were received from Sue Nandi, and Lynne Williams, and Sue Wilford
Minutes of the last AGM were agreed, there were no matters arising.
Tower Master’s Report Brian reported that the original purpose of the Band was to ring for the Millennium, when Father Hugh had requested Brian to teach any new volunteer ringers. This he did, since when additional people have joined the Band some returnees and some new to St. Julian’s. Brian welcomed Janet who had joined since the last AGM. The Band is now in a very healthy state with nine ringers and three newly joined learners. Bells were rung for the Millennium and now ring regularly for Sunday Services at 11.15am. Bells are also rung for weddings. The Band has taken part in in a Diocesan Training Day which was very valuable and much enjoyed a Bellringing Tour of some 4 churches including Thorncombe, Stoke Abbott, Hawkchurch and Winsham
Brian thanked Gordon and Geoff for the enormous amount of work they had undertaken in the Belfry and for restoring the broken and neglected chiming mechanism which is now in working order. Happy Birthday was chimed out on Chirstmas Day which had given much pleasure in the Village.
The coming year: The Target set is for the Band to be able to ring Grand Sire Doubles.
There are two weddings booked for Saturday 17th March 1.00pm, and 2nd June 3.00pm.and for a Bellringing Tour on 12th May.
Richard thanked Brian for his patience, enthusiasm and good humour – the fact that the Band was in such a fine state was very largely due to him.
Tower Keepers Report Gordon gave a brief report on all that had been achieved – a written report will be available for the PCC AGM.
The coming year. Work to continue in the Bell Tower. The Bell ropes need renewing it was decided that they should be replaced as we go along each rope costs about £90.00. Other members of the Band to help with work particularly in the ringing chamber.
Brian thanked Gordon and Geoff for –their skill, expertise and .hours of work.
Election of Tower Master Brian Sutton was elected as Tower Master and Richard Holland as Tower Master in training.
Election of Tower Keepers: Gordon Hewlett and Geoffrey Pike were elected as Tower Keepers.
Election of Treasurer Clover Holland was elected as Treasurer.
Election of Secretary Jill Tremellen was elected as Secretary
Membership of Bath and Wells Diocesan Association of Change Ringers AGM is to be held at Priston on February 10th when members of our Band can be proposed for membership. Joss or Brian will do this. Membership fee is £3.50 per person
Sunday Services To continue to ring for the 11.15 services and miss the third Sunday 9.30.
Practice Night To continue as Friday but to try and substitute another night if there were too few ringers. Learners to come at 7.00 in order to have half an hour dedicated ringing time. Brian offered to teach.
AOB Back up lighting is needed in Tower in case of a power failure, as a Health and Safety factor this is a matter of urgency, Richard will discuss with Hugh.
A double power socket is needed in the Bell Tower.
A rope is needed as a guide up the Tower to act as a ballister.
Bellringing books required for learners.
A photograph to be taken of our Tower Keepers at work on the Bells and sent ,with an article, to the Ringing World.